Sunday, June 15, 2008

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Damage summary:

About 800 to 1,000 homes flooded, mostly in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Milford and Hubbleton. The Rock River was expected to crest on Tuesday in Jefferson and Wednesday in Fort Atkinson, and the Crawfish River was expected to crest on Tuesday.

Evacuations:

Many people near Lake Koshkonong and in Jefferson evacuated beginning Friday, and Jefferson was not open to through traffic Saturday.

Road status:

At least 20 roads were closed Saturday, including Highway 19 east of Portland and Highway 26 between Riverview Drive and Walworth Street.

Help numbers:

Emergency Management, 920-674-7450.